Kick Back and Kick Your Shoes Off

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4127.3 sq m

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Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Free WiFi
Kitchen

Explore the area

Hawi, HI

Big Island Eco Adventures 2
‪4 min walk‬
ATV Outfitters
‪8 min drive‬
Kohala Historical Sites State Monument
‪11 min drive‬
Upolu Point, HI (UPP-Upolu)
‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Extra clean fully furnished 920 Square feet two bedroom upstairs apartment
450 square feet covered lanai
When we say fully furnished we mean fully furnished
Coffee maker, cooking utensils, linens, towels, toilet paper, paper towels, alarm clocks, lamps, dishes, full size refrigerator, range , disposal, dish washer, air conditioning in each bedroom, and more.
Two blocks South of the Ironman Bicycle Turnaround
Village atmosphere
Large variety of activities, restaurants, hiking, snorkeling, bicycling, surfing, swimming, music, sky diving, and beaches close by.
We can guide you to many guided ocean activities such as Manta Ray dives, snorkeling, horse back riding, zip line, and more.
Easy access with lighted free parking.
Private lighted entrance.
Free use of washer & dryer on premises
Allergy aware
Free wi-fi
Professional bicycle repair shop on premises
Bicycle repair shop is small and quiet. Not a big retail shop. We just take care of the locals.
They break them and we fix them.
We are also a Certified Bike Fitter.
You do not need to ride bikes to stay here but we are fully equipped to take care of any bicycle needs you may have
Packages available include:
If you ride your bike to a resort and tip a couple to many we will come and rescue you one time for free

A few years back we decided to go to the 1st annual Catalina Jazz Festival
We made our reservations eight months in advance and paid for them
We stayed one night and then they moved us into another room
You know: We really did not appreciate having to repack to move
We hate surprises like that when we are in need of R&R
And we are sure that you feel the same way
We will go the extra mile to make sure that does not happen to you here!!!

Since we believe that the definition of a Lady and a Gentleman is:
Someone who is interested in the comfort of others before themselves.
We understand that some flights get in late and there is nothing open between the airport and here. So we always leave a snack for our tired and hungry travelers.
Tenha Um Boa Dia
Larry & Betty

Property manager

Larry & Betty Skinner

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Minimum age to rent: 21

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Well mannered young ones welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Please try to keep all screen doors shut as Geckos will take advantage of any opening they see. We try very hard to keep the tropical attractions out

Rentals 1+ wks responsible during stay for cleaning, toilet paper/ paper towel replacement, and linen laundry. Laundry hours 9:00am to 5:00pm

We try to recycle as much as possible We also compost organic material Again this is not a requirement Aloha and have a great stay

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number TA-120-775-6800-01, GE-120-775-6800-02

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hawi

Hawi is home to this apartment. Pua Mau Place Botanic & Sculpture Garden and Kahilu Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Kamehameha Statue and Kohala Historical Sites State Monument. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Island Eco Adventures 2 and Pua Mau Place Arboretum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hawi, HI

What's nearby

Big Island Eco Adventures 2 - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Kamehameha Park - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
ATV Outfitters - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
Kohala Historical Sites State Monument - 11 min drive - 5.9 km
Mookini Heiau - 15 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪Kings View Cafe - ‬4 min drive
‪Gill's Lanai - ‬4 min drive
‪Fresh Off The Grid - ‬13 min drive
‪Kohala Coffee Mill - ‬6 min walk
‪L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kick Back and Kick Your Shoes Off pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Kick Back and Kick Your Shoes Off located?

This family-friendly Hawi apartment building is within 3 mi (5 km) of Big Island Eco Adventures 2, Kenjis House and Kamehameha Statue. Kamehameha Park is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

RB i.

15 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place in Hawi

We loved our stay at Larry and Betty's place in Hawi on the big island of Hawai'i. We happily could have stayed longer. We were there for 3 nights in March 2025. Hawi is a great place to visit. It has a nice, slow pace and lots to do in the area to keep busy for a few days. The nearby snorkeling at Mahukona Harbor was top notch and the best we experienced on the island during our week-long stay.Betty and Larry's vacation rental had absolutely everything we needed, and a lot more! They have thought of everything to ensure a comfortable, stress-free stay. The lanai was a perfect place to visit after a day out and about. The kitchen was well stocked, and the host kindly provided fresh fruit, snacks, coffee, and even beer! The beds were very comfortable, the shower had great water pressure. The apartment was very clean and had all the beach toys / coolers / beach towels to make a Hawaiian vacation perfect. The parking was off-street and ample. There was an outside hose to use to clean off beach and snorkel gear. The neighborhood was quiet and the rental is walking distance to a few shops, eateries, and a pretty fabulous coffee shop. Betty the host is delightful.I highly recommend this rental and if ever in Hawi again, I would stay here without hesitation. Thanks Betty!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

k n.

2 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hawi adventure

First I want to thsnk the host for the incredible hospitality. I would rate this host as one of the VERY best in the VRBO community.The unit is comfortable with 2 good size bedrooms, each with a queen bed. The kitchen is very functional for my families needs. If you need a gormet kitchen look elsewhere. The location was perfect for us though might not be for families that need to be in the thick of the islands city activities. For our needs this was a gem. We could walk into Hawi and have a coffee or ice cream and poke in and out of the art galleries.I would recommend this host and unit to a friend planning a trip to the big island.

Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David C.

11 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well-organized kitchen, walkable neighborhood

We enjoyed the well equipped, well maintained and organized rental. It was very complete and convenient with kitchen items, bedding options, beach gear. Nice outdoor dining table. Surroundings are generally quiet with sounds of the countryside/nature, with isolated/minor road noise. Betty was a great host, greeted us, promptly answered questions and was sincerely interested in her guests enjoying their stay in Hawi. It was a nice get-away from busier, resort-oriented areas of the island. Great location for exploring the more quiet/lush north side of the island.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ksenia P.

2 Jan 2025

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Cozy, clean, comfortable home

Betty is a wonderful host! The house is very spacious with a terrace, comfortable beds. Great kitchen! Everything you need you can find there. I will definitely come back if I decide to visit big island again. Thank you Betty!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alejandro T. S.

18 Dec 2024

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hawi yellow hale

nice place. new and clean. friendly host.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

6 Dec 2024

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Nice stay in Hawi

We enjoyed our stay in Hawi. The house is very nice and accommodating. We definitely recommend it!! It is very clean and Betty is a great host!!

Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

7 Oct 2024

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Nothing short of AWESOME! ! ! ! !

The Skinner’s were delightful hosts that were extremely helpful allowing us to enjoy our family time and maximizing our time on the Big Island! They shared their island secrets and top places to go to easily. Our son enjoyed the snorkeling and beach selections making for an over all great time. They had fresh fruit and snacks available as we arrived and made us feel we were at home. The common comment was, ‘relax, you’re on vacation!’ (Ask what is available as their kitchen is well stocked!) Best hosts ever.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry L.

18 June 2024

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Staying in Hawi

Hosts were friendly and available. Unit was clean and well appointed. Would recommend this to anyone who want to visit Hawi Town!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette S.

20 Apr 2024

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Home away from Home

Larry & Betty are excellent hosts!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard D.

31 Mar 2024

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Extraordinary hosts

Betty and Larry may be the best hosts we have ever had (and we've had many good ones). They stocked the place with everything we might ever need and were always available when needed and quite personable and helpful. The place was clean, updated, and roomy. The house is just a short walk from the main street. Hawi is a bit off the beaten path but provides great access by car to many beaches, hikes, and excellent restaurants just 30 minutes away in Kohala and Waimea.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha C.

31 Mar 2024

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Everything was fantastic

Larry and Betty were so thoughtful and accommodating. Everything was very easy and well thought out. We had a great time in Hawi!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

7 Mar 2024

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Hāwī, Hawaii

Larry and Betty were such kind and thoughtful hosts. We wanted to get the feel of a small town on the big island, and their accommodations allowed us to do just that. They thought of every detail to ensure we were comfortable and connected to the community. There were books and magazines and brochures available for information. There were boogie boards, beach chairs, towels, coolers, rain jackets, and a fully equipped kitchen just to name a few. We were provided snacks, fresh local fruit and a 6 pack of beer in the fridge… just so very thoughtful. Our hosts made themselves available and were easy to find if we needed anything or had any questions. Hāwī is a sweet little town which sits on the cusp of the rainier (and windier) region of the island, so if it happens to rain there, you can drive a short distance and find sunshine. There a handful of galleries, restaurants and hippie shops to walk to. We were pleased with our stay and hope to return. Thank you Larry and Betty!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stu E.

15 Feb 2024

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Hawi retreat

Very clean, very comfortable spacious unit. Small town feel with very friendly locals and hosts.

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 Jan 2024

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Great Hawi Location in Typical Hawaii Neighborhood

Great Hawaiian getaway. Love oldtime charm and character of Hawi town. The Skinners are lovely hosts, and we recommended to our family in Hawi for their future guests.

Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

11 Dec 2023

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Two weeks in paradise

Worked out perfectly for our vacation and was centrally located to our planned activities. The Kohala peninsula is a beautiful corner of the island.

Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

14 Nov 2023

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Excellent

Clean, comfortable, well stocked, and good location. Our stay was great. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook our meals. Hawi is a nice town with good food and several interesting shops. Definitely not a luxury resort area. The walk to town is short but no sidewalk along a busy street means you need to be careful. Great place to stay, great hosts, and we really enjoyed ourselves.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephan M.

8 Sept 2023

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Setting the standard!

You could not ask for a better place. Betty and Larry are great hosts and their place is immaculate. They offer all the amenities (kitchen, beach equipment,etc. all in perfect condition) you can imagine and then some. We would go back there anytime. Mahalo Betty and Larry

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monika G.

7 Aug 2023

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Wonderful hosts; terrific location

Everything about this place was wonderful, but the highlight was the hosts. Meeting them and staying here felt like staying with friends. The location is terrific, and the space is great. The whole apartment was spotless. But the warm greeting -- including snacks! -- was the best part of this terrific experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron P.

18 July 2023

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Beautiful house, peaceful property, amazing owners!!

The location of this house was perfect for our trip, right in the heart of Hawi. The property was peaceful and the house was beautiful and well cared for, Betty & Lawrence really put attention to detail in everything. They were really accommodating, helpful and responsive, all the way from the booking up until check out. They really helped us feel like we were on vacation. Having a peaceful, beautiful home to return to after a long day made our trip to 100% better. Mahalo Betty & Lawrence! We hope to visit Hawi again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

11 July 2023

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Great area and hosts! We enjoyed being off the beaten path and away from big tourist destinations.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

12 June 2023

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Great apartment to relax!

This apartment has a lot of the comforts and conveniences of home. The kitchen has high quality appliances and cookware, plus the hosts were kind enough to give us some excellent local fruit and a few things to snack on when we arrived. The wraparound lanai is wonderful for hanging out - and for morning yoga! The hosts also have a closet full of beach gear that we used - beach chairs as well as snorkel gear and boogie boards. It was great! The Hawi area is a bit away from the main tourist destinations on the island, but that makes it more relaxing. Highly recommend this place! I will say, though, that we did not stay here for our entire trip, as it is a bit far from certain things that we wanted to do/see.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful place on the Big Island

This was a great place to stay. It felt quite roomy and open. The kitchen was well equipped, the beds were comfortable. Everything was very clean. While we were there, the temperatures were moderate -- we needed the fans and cross ventilation, and used the air conditioners in the bedroom sometimes, but it was quite comfortable. The hosts were very friendly and helpful, but not intrusive. Hawi is mostly outside the touristy zone, so it's less crowded and more relaxed than say Kona. This was one of the best places I've ever stayed with VRBO.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig K.

30 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

This property is totally set up for your comfort and has all all you would need for a fun time on the Big Island. One of the best VRBO's we have ever stayed in. The guide books and Binders they made up were a huge help in guiding us around the various places. The air conditioners in the bedrooms were a difference maker for us and much appreciated. The Host are just great people

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

9 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything you need and more!

Stay in a quiet, comfortable, and welcoming home away from home! Want to get away from the crowds yet be within a short drive to the best beaches and sights? Look no further. Betty & Larry have everything covered. You are within a minute of strolling downtown Kohala shops and restaurants. Easy and quick drive to see amazing sunsets and visit some of the best beaches around! The house is even stocked with everything you need for a day of snorkeling or just relaxing on the beach. Be sure to take the drive to Pololu Valley and grab some tacos at Gills Lanai if you do! Will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott A W.

30 Mar 2023

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Awesome stay

Very friendly people.Very nice property and neighborhood.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Larry & Betty Skinner

My name is Larry Skinner
I am a retired carpenter from the carpenter's union
I have been in Hawaii since 2013
We have been remodeling ever since with more to do
My wife's name is Betty Skinner
She comes from a ranch background in Oregon
That is where I found her
Her Father thought that I was watching the cows
We have been together for 35 wonderful years
She is now and always will be my compliment
We have traveled North America extensively
How we got here is still a bit of a mystery
But it's all good

Why they chose this property

Actually the idea of turning this into a vacation rental came about with the idea of what to do in retirement
So we live in the downstairs apartment that contains the bicycle shop
So needless to say ,"I don't think that we are retired anymore."

What makes this property unique

This is a newer home that is perfectly suited as a vacation rental
The weather is without a doubt the most comfortable on the Island
It is cooler then the West desert side and dryer then the East jungle side
The VOG that is produced by the Kilauea volcano's constant eruption is kept at bay by our trade winds on the North side
The volcano is approximately 100 miles from here
JUST RIGHT !!!

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

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Bedroom 2

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